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The SAS Survival Driver’s Handbook
John Wiseman
How to stay safe and be confident on and off the road.Almost every family owns a car, and every year more vehicles are introduced on to roads which are already congested, adding to the danger and frustrations of motoring. Whether for commuting, shopping or dropping off school children, it is the very convenience of driving that makes it hazardous.Following the format of his worldwide bestselling SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK, whose sales have topped one million copies, and applying the world-class techniques and philosophies of the SAS, its former Chief Survival Instructor, Lofty Wiseman, shows how a little forethought and common sense can make motoring both safe and pleasurable.This book takes the reader through every area of the driving experience, from selecting and maintaining a car, planning a journey and carrying the right essentials to passenger safety and car security. In addition, it covers adverse driving conditions, breakdowns, defensive driving, accidents and first aid, long-distance driving, towing, driving off-road and abroad, and how to deal with road rage.This ebook contains the following accessibility features:• Linked contents lists for each chapter, making it easier to find key pieces of information.• Redesigned tables for reading on eink readers, mobile phones and via assistive technology.




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HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd
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London SE1 9GF
This paperback edition 1998
First published as The SAS Driver’s Survival Handbook by HarperCollinsPublishers 1997
Copyright © John Wiseman 1997
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The SAS is famous for its daring exploits, on land, sea, and in the air. Raiding Pebble Island, storming the Iranian Embassy, and forays into enemy territory in the Gulf War, are just a few of their success stories. Getting into action quickly is paramount, and most people are familiar with their parachuting capability. What is not generally known is that the Regiment also uses many types of land vehicle to strike swiftly anywhere in the world, often under the worse conditions imaginable.
As well as driving in Arctic wastes, and negotiating the searing heat of the desert, the Regiment uses special driving skills for immediate response to any terrorist threat. This book is based on these skills, learnt over the course of many years spent perfecting these techniques in training and operations.
HarperCollinsPublishers has made every reasonable effort to ensure that any picture content and written content in this ebook has been included or removed in accordance with the contractual and technological constraints in operation at the time of publication.
Source ISBN 9780002558327
Ebook Edition © SEPTEMBER 2018 ISBN: 9780007509683
Version: 2018-10-01
Dedication (#ulink_5730af63-2ad0-53ac-996e-78bd3a41b550)

I dedicate this book to
MARILYN
WHO IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ME
Contents

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Title Page (#ud9388fc1-903d-54fd-a285-c0dcaaf465af)
Copyright (#ulink_185ecc73-a86f-58a8-a241-099c87ece7ab)
Dedication (#ulink_e308333f-3939-5dd8-a28b-320895874dd2)
Foreword (#ulink_385e1204-8d98-597c-b866-c11900d25ece)
1 (#ulink_1ebc413c-90a4-51d1-8a79-2ac757264168)
ESSENTIALS (#ulink_1ebc413c-90a4-51d1-8a79-2ac757264168)


RULES AND REGULATIONS (#ulink_8cdb0e66-f44d-5d1b-af7c-28b8dce116c8)

FIT TO DRIVE
Disabled drivers

SELECTING A CAR
Size
Economy
Performance
New or secondhand?
Where to buy
Inspecting a used car
Test drive
Documentation checks

LEGAL PAPERWORK

Registration Documents
Road tax
Insurance

SURVIVAL KITS
2
SAFE DRIVING


SAFE CAR
Accident prevention:
Mirrors
Lights
Horn
Anti-lock brakes
Stability
Four-wheel drive

Crash protection:
Seat belts
Child restraints
Airbags
Steering wheels and columns
Head restraints
Side-impact bars
Bull bars
Load restraints

SAFE DRIVER
Alertness:
Alcohol
Drugs
Medical conditions
Stress
Fatigue
Distractions

Awareness

Attitude:
Road rage
Speeding
Tailgating

Anticipation

SURVIVAL KITS

SAFETY CHECKS

SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
3
VEHICLE SECURITY


CAR CRIME

ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Alarms
Immobilizers
Tracking/recovery systems
Mechanical devices
Locks

DETERRENTS
Etching
Vehicle watch

BASIC PRECAUTIONS

PARKING

VANDALIZED!

STOLEN!

SECURITY CHECKLIST
4
BAD-WEATHER DRIVING


ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Be prepared!
See and be seen

FOG

NIGHT

BRIGHT SUNSHINE

VEHICLE HANDLING

SKIDDING
Why skids occur
Skid prevention
Correcting skids
Skid pans

SNOW AND ICE
Preparing for winter
Winter motoring survival kit
Stuck in snow
Stranded!

RAIN
Driving in rain
Aquaplaning

FLOODS
Driving through flood water

HIGH WINDS
Coping with crosswinds

Rules for bad-weather driving
5
MAINTENANCE


ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Vehicle components
Service intervals

FIRST PARADE

WEEKLY SERVICE
Tool kit
Garage hazards
Exterior checks
Engine compartment checks
Winter maintenance

KEEPING IT CLEAN
Automatic car washes
Manual car wash
Chips and scratches
Waxing
Rust prevention

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Choosing a garage
DIY servicing
Preparing for the MOT
FAULT FINDING
Diagnosing faults
6
EMERGENCY!


BREAKDOWNS
Vital equipment
Action plan
Parking in a safe place
Motorway breakdowns

ROADSIDE REPAIRS
Fuel system
Overheating
Low oil pressure
Punctures
Changing a wheel

EMERGENCY STARTING
Jump leads
Push start
Towing

EMERGENCY!
Brake failure
Jammed accelerator
Windscreen shattering
Fire
Submerged in water
Stuck on a level crossing

ACCIDENTS

FIRST AID

INSURANCE CLAIMS
7
PERSONAL SECURITY


REDUCING THE RISKS
Basic precautions
Security on the move

UNDER ATTACK
Road rage
Hitch hikers
Being followed
Forced to stop
Joy riders
Caught in a crowd

BREAKDOWNS AND ACCIDENTS
Being a good Samaritan

BE STREETWISE
Using reasonable force
Offensive weapons
8
DEFENSIVE DRIVING


MOTORING DRILL

HAZARD RECOGNITION
Visual skills
Mirrors
Signalling
Risk evaluation
Anticipation
A driving plan

COURSE

SPEED

STEERING

GEAR CHANGING

DEALING WITH HAZARDS
Cornering
Overtaking

COMMON ACCIDENT SCENARIOS
Reversing
Parked cars
Cyclists
Pedestrians
Junctions
Roundabouts
Avoiding a head-on collision
9
EVASIVE DRIVING


TARGET SELECTION

COUNTERING THE THREAT
High security
A top security vehicle
Searching the vehicle

SURVEILLANCE & COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE

RISK LIMITATION
Securing the route

UNDER FIRE
Attack recognition
Countering surprise
Vehicle escort drills
Breakdowns

AMBUSHED!
Evasive manoeuvres:
Two-point turn
J-turn
U-turn
Handbrake turn

ESCAPE ROUTES

TAKEN HOSTAGE
10
LONG JOURNEYS


MOTORWAY DRIVING

HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Sunburn and heat exhaustion
Motion sickness

LOADING THE CAR
The luggage compartment
Roof racks
Loading a roof rack
Roof boxes

CARAVANS AND TRAILERS
The towing vehicle
Weight limits
Loading the caravan
Caravan safety tips
Hitching up
Unhitching

TOWING TECHNIQUES
Changing direction
Overtaking
Reversing
Snaking

TRAVELLING ABROAD
Red tape
Planning your trip
Essential accessories
Hire cars
Ferries

DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE
11
OFF-ROAD DRIVING


BECOMING AN OFF-ROADER

KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Transmission systems
Locking hubs
Ground clearance

DRIVING A 4WD

ROUGH TERRAIN
Mud
Driving in wheel tracks
Fording deep water
Dust and sand
Subkah
Steep hills
Pinnacles
Tobogganing
Rocky ground

RECOVERY
Towing
Winching

EXPEDITIONS
Supplies and equipment
12
READING THE SIGNS


PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
Maps
Motorway travel
Route cards
Lost!
Route planners
Navigating

READING THE ROAD
Road markings

TRAFFIC SIGNS
Junctions
Road layout
Priority signs
Speed restrictions
Hazards
Level crossings

LOOKING FOR CLUES

Accessible Table
Acknowledgements
Other Books By
About the Publisher
Foreword (#ulink_2460b11c-30f6-5810-90e9-db0cbf117f6c)

Almost every family owns a car. In fact, it is not uncommon to find several vehicles per household, which means that every year more cars are introduced on to our congested roads, adding to the dangers and frustrations of motoring. The sheer volume of traffic results in gridlock and long delays. Drivers become impatient, and sometimes reckless, as they try to beat the jam and get to their destination on time. The result is that accidents that need never happen claim lives on a daily basis.
Motoring must be safe, and with a little forethought and common sense it can be. You don’t need to be an expert mechanic to maintain your car in prime condition, and anyone who has passed the driving test has the capability to master the advanced skills required for defensive driving. The aim of this book is to teach safe, easy-to-learn techniques and instil the confidence you need to be able to drive anywhere safely.
If you need an incentive to learn, think about the thousands of people who are killed or maimed in road traffic accidents every year. The majority of victims will claim that their accident was someone else’s fault. They may even be right — but that’s no consolation when lives have been lost or ruined.
You have it in your power to prevent yourself becoming a victim. In the chapters that follow, I will take you through the dangers that face the modern motorist and teach you the safest strategies for dealing with them. Between us we will make the roads a safer place and bring the enjoyment back into motoring.
John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman
Hereford 1997

WARNING
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate at the time of going to press. No responsibility can be accepted by the publishers or the author for any prosecutions or proceedings brought or instituted against any person or body, or any loss or damage, caused by reliance upon the accuracy of the information. When using electrical, or other motor vehicle equipment, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s, or dealer’s, warranty must be regarded as paramount.

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